Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 27 to 31
Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8The Green Bay Packers played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8 of the 1981 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-27.
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 307 | 75 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bart Starr Defensive Coordinator: John Meyer Quarterbacks Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Ernie McMillan Offensive Backs Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: John Marshall Defensive Backs Coach: Ross Fichtner Special Teams Coach: Dick Rehbein Special Assistant Coach: Pete Kettela Team President: Dominic Olejniczak
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | 238 | 171 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel